Variety reported that a TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” is in development at A24 with Idris Elba, a British actor is attached to star and executive produce.Elba will executive produce along with Gina Carter under their recently-launched 22Summers production banner. David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka will executive produce via Yoruba Saxon. Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi and...
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FRIEDKIN GROUP AGREE TAKE OVER DEAL TO BUY EVERTON ENDING MOSHIRI’S EIGHT YEARS OWNERSHIP OF THE CLUB.By Ibidunni Doyinsola
When Farhad Moshiri took over Everton in 2016, he promised to bring success to the club, he went further by spending big to recruit players and managers, like former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez and Carlo Ancelloti.Unfortunately Moshiri’s investment did not turn out like he hoped, as the club battled relegation for two seasons in...
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PETER OBI DESCRIBES EDO GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION AS “BLATANT EXAMPLE OF STATE CAPTURE.”
Labour Party Presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has described the electoral process of the Edo state gubernatorial election which was held on the 21st September 2024 as “blatant example of ‘state capture.”He argued that the electoral process that took place on the 21st does not in any way represent democratic...
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PHOTO STORY: ELON MUSK MEET WITH VARIOUS WORLD LEADERS IN NEW YORK DURING THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Elon Musk met with • Italian Prime Minister • President of South Africa • President of Argentina in New York during the United Nations General Assembly. Photo credit: X
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‘THE VULNERABLE PEOPLE OF OUR WORLD ARE DRAINED BY THE LIP SERVICE’ – SCHUSTER AT UNGA
At the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, developing nations have pleaded with the world’s richest to help them cope with the hardships they face from climate extremes. Leaders of small island states at risk from rising sea levels said it was time for countries that burn most of the fossil fuels blamed for rising temperatures...
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POPULAR ISLAMIC SINGER PASSES ON AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS
Popular Nigerian Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed on. She was known for her captivating voice and religious songs, which resonated with many Nigerians especially the Muslim community.The deceased senior brother, Jubril A. Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu had posted ““Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to...
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RCD MALLOCRA WIN FIRST MATCH AGAINST REAL BETIS IN NINE ATTEMPTS.By Ibidunni Doyinsola
RCD Mallocra came into the game in fine form, winning two and drawing two of their opening six Laliga matches, including a draw against Real Madrid on the opening day of the season. Jagoba Arraste decided to opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation giving the team a flexible setting, defending and attacking as a unit.Real Betis...
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STORY FROM X: ‘MENTAL ILLNESS IS JUST AN ILLNESS LIKE PEOPLE ALSO HAVE PHYSICAL ILLNESS’ — @OURFAVONLINEDOC
A British medical doctor and influencer on X handle @ourfavonlinedoc slammed another social media user Fowobi of Lagos, who posted the picture of a lady with different blade/knives slashes on her arm, emphasizing that it’s a sign of mental struggle.FowobiofLagos in his post had opined that the people with such marks on their hands should...
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DANGOTE REVEALS BUYING ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB WOULD HAVE IMPEDED THE COMPLETION OF HIS REFINERY PROJECT
THE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, expressed regret over not purchasing Arsenal football club.In an interview with Francine Lacqua in New York, the billionaire revealed his longing to own a football club and specifically mentioned the Gunners, which were valued at approximately $2 billion during his contemplation.Dangote stated that his...